CDL COMBINATION PRACTICE TEST RHODE ISLAND

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Drivers who want to drive combination vehicles must pass the combination vehicles test. The Rhode Island CDL combination test consists of 20 questions, and you'll need at least 16 correct answers to pass (80%). The test covers the combination vehicles section of the Rhode Island CDL Manual. Take this practice test now to prepare for the actual RI CDL combination test!
1. Glad hands are used to:
connect the service and emergency air lines from the truck or tractor to the trailer.
connect the electrical lines from the truck or tractor to the trailer.
connect the brakes from the truck or tractor to the trailer.
2. Most heavy trucks with manual transmissions require ____ to change gears.
single clutching
double clutching
triple clutching
3. Longer combination vehicles have the tendency to swing wide on turns. This is called:
jackknifing.
hydroplaning.
off-tracking.
4. If you must make an emergency stop, you should:
brake in a way that will keep your vehicle in a straight line.
use the hand brake before the brake pedal.
apply the brakes as hard as you can to lock them.
5. When backing with a trailer, you should:
check your mirrors on both sides frequently.
look at your line of travel before you begin backing.
All of the above.
6. How do you find out how many seconds of following distance you have?
Pass a stationary object and count how many seconds it takes the vehicle ahead of you to reach the same spot.
Wait until the vehicle ahead of you passes a pavement marking, shadow or landmark. Then count off the seconds until you reach the same spot.
Wait until the vehicle ahead of you passes a pavement marking or some other clear landmark, then use the stopwatch on your mobile phone to see how long it takes you to reach the same spot.
7. The trailer hand valve should be used only:
when the trailer is fully loaded.
to test the trailer brakes.
in driving to prevent skids.
8. In your mirror, you see a car approaching from the rear. The next time you check your mirror, you don't see the car. If you wish to change lanes, you should:
wait until you are sure the car isn't in your blind spot.
assume the car left the roadway and change lanes as normal.
ease into the other lane slowly so the other car can get out of the way.
9. Which of the following is NOT a warning sign of fatigue?
Driving at the speed of the traffic
Frequent blinking
Heavy eyelids
10. Combination vehicles usually require _________ single commercial vehicles.
less driving skill than
the same level of skill as
more driving skill than
 
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Frequently Asked Questions

You can obtain a limited instruction permit if you are at least 16 but under 18 years old, provided you have completed the 33 hours driver education course. This course can be started at the age of 15 years and ten months. After holding the permit for a minimum of six months, you can apply for a limited provisional license. For a full operator's license, you must be at least 18 years old and have held a learner's permit for 30 days, or be at least 17 and have held a limited provisional license for at least 12 months without any traffic violations within the last six months.

If you're under 18, you'll need to complete the DMV written test at the DMV headquarters in Cranston after finishing the driver education course at a driving school authorized by the Community College of Rhode Island. To schedule your test, you can make a reservation online and choose a date and time that suits you. Applicants over 18 can directly schedule the permit test online without taking the course.

After taking the DMV test, bring the following documents to any Rhode Island DMV branch:
  • Green CCRI certificate (for minors who have completed the driver education course and passed the DMV written test).
  • Permit application (if you are a minor and your parent/guardian is not present, the form must be notarized).
  • Birth certificate or proof of identity.
  • Social Security Number, written on the application (LI-1 form).
  • Proof of residency (two documents).


The computerized DMV written test is available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Applicants who speak a foreign language can request to take the permit test in their language using a printed format. You can make a reservation online and then schedule a Foreign Language Knowledge Exam. On the day of the exam, you must be accompanied by an interpreter, and it's important to arrive at least one hour before the appointed time.

The best way to prepare for the DMV written test is by reading the Rhode Island Driver’s Handbook, which contains information about road signs, safe driving practices, and road rules in Rhode Island. After studying the manual, test your preparation with our free practice tests!
With a limited instructional permit, you can drive under the supervision of a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old and has held a license for five years or more. Once you obtain a limited provisional license, the following restrictions apply:
  • You may drive at any time with a supervisor seated in the front seat or when you are alone:
- Between 5:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m.
- At any time for work reasons or volunteer activities
- From 4:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. for school athletic activities
  • During the first twelve months, you can only transport one passenger under 21 years old unless they are a sibling.


The Rhode Island permit is valid for one year or until the applicant turns 18. Learner's permits can be renewed twice. However, after this period, if the permit holder has not obtained a full operator's license, they are required to pass the DMV test again. Learner’s permits can be renewed at any DMV office with the submission of a completed License/ID/Permit Application and an identity document.

If you don't pass your DMV written test, you'll need to wait for 8 days before trying again. If you find the permit test difficult, sign up for DMV Premium, which offers numerous resources and practice tests to improve your preparation.

RI CDL Combination Test

Number of questions: 20
Correct answers to pass:16
Passing score:80%
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